The toy festival has been drawing record number of visitors on weekends.
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Toy Festival and the Souq Waqif Local Dates Festival will conclude today.
The inaugural Qatar Toy Festival, being held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), has been a resounding success, attracting tens of thousands of visitors since its opening on July 13.
Tickets for the festival have been sold out every day, underscoring its popularity among families and children.
Spacetoon TV spokesperson Ahmad Weiss said the event offers a valuable opportunity for kids to engage in active and proactive play, countering the over-reliance on digital devices. He expressed optimism for future editions of the festival, intending it to become an annual celebration. “We are hopeful that there will be more seasons of the festival and will be yearly.”
The Qatar Toy Festival’s appeal spans all age groups, with over 25 renowned international brands participating, including beloved characters like Barney, Barbie, Angry Birds, Sonic, and Transformers. This vast selection ensures a strong cultural and regional connection with children who adore these iconic figures.
Simultaneously, the Souq Waqif Local Dates Festival, being hosted at Al Ahmad Square in the traditional marketplace, is also concluding its eighth edition today.
Commencing on July 27, the festival features an impressive display of over 103 local farms, showcasing 14 distinct date varieties.
Souq Waqif Local Dates Festival General Supervisor, Khaled Saif Al Suwaidi highlighted its contribution to food security and the support for local producers, especially of dates. He told The Peninsula that the festival, held in conjunction with the date harvest season in the country, has garnered significant interest and support.
The festival also aims to uplift the agricultural sector and support farm owners and enthusiasts involved in palm cultivation. The festival also plays a crucial role in upgrading the varieties of dates available in Qatar. This year’s edition stands out with the highest number of local farms participating compared to previous years.
Organisers have reported sales of 174,866kg of dates during the festival as of Thursday.
Beyond the variety of dates on display, the Souq Waqif Local Dates Festival also showcases an array of products derived from dates, including pastries, cakes, jams, juices, smoothies, pickles, and even ice-cream, all available for purchase at the venue.
